Rhododendron × 'Purple Gem'
Purple Gem Rhododendron

Rhododendron × ′Purple Gem′ - Bark
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Purple (Profuse, smaller (than many Rhododendrons), light purple flowers; mid April)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Small, dark evergreen leaves that have an attractive blue tinge when young)
 Ultimate Height:
3-6 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
3-6 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Requires moist, cool, acidic, well drained, organic soil; avoid harsh, dry, windswept sites
 Range:
Hybrid origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
The dark green leaves are small, elliptic, entire, leathery, and appear bluish when young.
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  Special Characteristics:
  • Flowering Characteristics 285
  • Border 395
  • Groupings 211
  • Mass Plantings 288
  • Specimen 630
  • Slow Growth Rate 272

    • Additional Information

    'Purple Gem' is a compact, rounded, dwarf rhododendron that is hardy to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid harsh, dry, windswept sites. Susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, which can largely be prevented by good cultural practices.

    When Rhododendron × 'Purple Gem' has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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